Nonprofit · EIN 56-0668555
UNITED WAY OF GREATER GREENSBORO INC
Tax-exempt · GREENSBORO, NC 27405
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,097,098 | $7,617,166 | $1,479,932 | $25,134,209 | $3,287,477 | $21,846,732 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,644,870 | $8,924,545 | -$1,279,675 | $23,582,475 | $3,818,436 | $19,764,039 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,593,540 | $9,121,876 | -$2,528,336 | $24,036,895 | $4,224,719 | $19,812,176 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,848,052
- of which government grants
- $548,368
- Program service revenue
- $36,415
- Investment income
- $1,205,101
- Net rental income
- $8,509
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $377,724
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$979
- Other revenue
- $7,530
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,658,997
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $304,798
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,969,381
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,798,459
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $24,700
- Occupancy
- $89,880
- Depreciation
- $55,732
- Program services (functional)
- $5,478,363
- Management and general (functional)
- $327,011
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,811,792
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,582,475
- Total assets, end of year
- $25,134,209
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,287,477
- Net assets, end of year
- $21,846,732
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $490,313
- Publicly traded securities
- $14,070,992
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $19,040,305
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,806,427
- Gross receipts
- $14,521,459
- Employees
- 44
- Volunteers
- 1,165
- Year formed
- 1968
- State of legal domicile
- NC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRANKLIN MCCAIN | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $195,592 | $4,847 |
| NADINE MALPASS | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,983 | $8,955 |
| DONNA PRICE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $129,183 | $8,035 |
| TRACI MCLEMORE | CHIEF COMMUNITY IMPACT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,479 | $7,838 |
| ELIZABETH D GREEN | VP MAJOR GIFTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,011 | $6,545 |
| SCOTT BAKER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM GLASER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE A SANDOVAL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN STARRETT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TABITHA ALLEN-DRAFT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IRIS AUSTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA BATTEN BINGHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY BOYD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA CANNADY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WANDA CARY LEA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
23 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACIE CATLETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOM CROMARTIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELE DEUTERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MANUEL DUDLEY PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MANDY EATON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LORI EDWARDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIM GIBSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NIKETA GREENE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRICIA HALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RENEE HULTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNI MARSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVIDA MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PHILIP MCCALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRYAN MCNEILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEATHER MILLIGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUSTIN OUTLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TERRI SHELTON PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE SWETOHA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAPNA TEJPAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WAI FUNG THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMIAH WATERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JILL WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 40 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NADINE MALPASS | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $159,399 | $7,205 |
| TRACI MCLEMORE | CHIEF COMMUNITY IMPACT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,221 | $12,216 |
| ELIZABETH D GREEN | VP MAJOR GIFTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,399 | $11,884 |
| DONNA PRICE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $109,597 | $5,645 |
| FRANKLIN MCCAIN | INCOMING PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $69,743 | $0 |
| KHARI M GARVIN | OUTGOING PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $45,312 | $222 |
| MICHELE DEUTERMAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT BAKER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE A SANDOVAL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN STARRETT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TABITHA ALLEN-DRAFT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA BATTEN BINGHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY BOYD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA CANNADY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACIE CATLETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY CRENSHAW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM CROMARTIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MANUEL DUDLEY PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MANDY EATON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM GIBSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM GLASER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NIKETA GREENE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARRISE HART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRICIA HALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE HULTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WANDA CARY LEA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNI MARSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVIDA MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP MCCALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN MCNEILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER MILLIGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN OUTLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRANT OZIPKO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE PATTERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI SHELTON PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE SWETOHA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WAI FUNG THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIAH WATERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 36 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KHARI M GARVIN | CEO/PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $212,715 | $0 |
| NADINE MALPASS | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,297 | $8,339 |
| BRIAN GRAHAM | OUTGOING CFO Officer | 40 | $109,698 | $5,526 |
| ELIZABETH D GREEN | VICE PRESIDENT, MAJOR GIFTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,181 | $12,347 |
| DAVIDA MARTIN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELE DEUTERMAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE GILLIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM TARLETON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| REV DR DARRYL AARON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TABITHA ALLEN-DRAFT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY BOYD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA CANNADY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACIE CATLETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY CRENSHAW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM CROMARTIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MANUEL DUDLEY PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MANDY EATON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM GIBSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM GLASER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NIKETA GREENE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARRISE HART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNI MARSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILLIP MCCALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN MCNEILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER MILLIGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRANT OZIPKO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE PATTERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE SANDOVAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI SHELTON PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN STARRETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRICIA HALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIAH WATERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA PRICE | INCOMING CFO Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1500 YANCEYVILLE ST, GREENSBORO, NC 27405-6932
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- FRANK MCCAIN, 1500 YANCEYVILLE STREET, GREENSBORO, NC 27405
- Signed the 990
- FRANK MCCAIN, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (336) 378-6600
- Website
- WWW.UNITEDWAYGSO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BERNARD ROBINSON & COMPANY LLP
Mission
TO IMPROVE LIVES AND CREATE THRIVING COMMUNITIES BY MOBILIZING AND UNITING THE CARING POWER OF GREENSBORO, NC.
Program accomplishments
- SUPPORT AGENCY PROGRAMS OF GREATER GREENSBORO: UNITED WAY OF GREATER GREENSBORO UTILIZES A VOLUNTEER-DRIVEN PROCESS TO INVEST RESOURCES IN INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS THAT ARE FOCUSED ON CREATING SOLID FOUNDATIONS IN THE AREA OF EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND HEALTH, BECAUSE THESE ARE THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A QUALITY LIFE. WE ALL WIN WHEN CHILDREN SUCCEED IN SCHOOL, FAMILIES ARE FINANCIALLY STABLE, AND PEOPLE ARE STRONGER AND HEALTHIER. SEE SCHEDULE I FOR THE LISTING OF THE INVESTMENT OF RESOURCES BY THE UNITED WAY OF GREATER GREENSBORO.Expenses $2,658,997 · grants $2,658,997
- FACILITATE DONOR DESIGNATIONS: UNITED WAY OF GREATER GREENSBORO ALLOWS DONORS THE CHOICE TO LET UNITED WAY INVEST THEIR DONATIONS BY WAY OF UNDESIGNATED DOLLARS, LETTING COMMUNITY EXPERTS DIRECT DOLLARS TO THE GREATEST PRESSING COMMUNITY NEEDS IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH. LIKEWISE, UNITED WAY OF GREATER GREENSBORO FACILITATES DONOR DESIGNATIONS. THIS MEANS THAT UNITED WAY ALSO ALLOWS THE DONORS TO DIRECT THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARDS SPECIFIC AREAS OF INTEREST OR PARTNER AGENCIES THAT RELATE TO THE PASSION AND INTEREST OF THE INVESTING DONORS.Expenses $304,011
- HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS:UNITED WAY OF GREATER GREENSBORO PARTNERS WITH LEADING COMMUNITY HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF POVERTY SO THAT FAMILIES ARE EQUIPPED TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE AND STABILITY. WE ARE FOCUSED ON ENSURING THAT CHILDREN AND YOUTH HIT MAJOR MILESTONES. WE WANT CHILDREN READY FOR SCHOOL AND READING ON GRADE LEVEL BY AGE 8 AND WE WANT YOUTH READY FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, WORK AND LIFE. SO, WE INVEST IN EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION, HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT AND LITERACY EFFORTS FOR CHILDREN AND CAREGIVERS. WE INVEST IN ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH. IN THE AREA OF EMPLOYMENT AND FINANCIAL STABILITY, WE ARE HELPING PARENTS GET ON THE PATH AND MOVE OVER THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE THROUGH EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, SAFEGUARDING INCOME AND ASSET BUILDING. IN THE AREA OF HEALTH AND BASIC NEED, WE ARE ADDRESSING HOUSEHOLDS' FOUNDATIONAL NEEDS TO KEEP THEM ON THE PATH OUT OF POVERTY BY INVESTING IN HOUSING TO HELP PEOPLE STAY IN ADEQUATES, SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING OR SHELTER, PROVIDE PERSONAL SAFETY AND GAIN ACCESS TO PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, INCLUDING HEALTHY FOOD. WE CREATED AND ARE IMPLEMENTING TWO INTEGRATED SERVICE DELIVERY (ISD) MODEL PROGRAMS, ONE, THE FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER (FSC) - A PLACE-BASED ONE-STOP-SHOP TO ACCESS SERVICES THAT HELP FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS HAVE ACCESS TO SERVICES THAT HELP PEOPLE ALONG THEIR JOURNEY TO FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND TWO, THE GUILFORD SUCCESS NETWORK (GSN). GSN ALSO IMPLEMENTS THE ISD MODEL APPROACH TO SERVE INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS TOWARDS FINANCIAL STABILITY. THE GSN MEMBERS ARE GUIDED ON THEIR JOURNEY TO FINANCIAL STABILITY THROUGH THE USE OF AN ONLINE PLATFORM WHERE THEY CAN COMMUNICATE AND WORK WITH THEIR COORDINATOR TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS, BOTH IN PERSON AT A COMMUNITY PARTNER ORGANIZATION OR ANOTHER LOCATION MUTUALLY CONVENIENT (SUCH AS THE LIBRARY), OR VIRTUALLYExpenses $2,515,355 · revenue $36,415
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-0668555
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1969
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T70Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $25,134,209
- Income (IRS master file)
- $14,521,459
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $9,097,098 | $7,617,166 | $25,134,209 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $7,644,870 | $8,924,545 | $23,582,475 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,593,540 | $9,121,876 | $24,036,895 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $6,519,162 | $8,352,776 | $24,991,408 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 56-0668555).
Questions about UNITED WAY OF GREATER GREENSBORO INC
- What is the EIN of UNITED WAY OF GREATER GREENSBORO INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED WAY OF GREATER GREENSBORO INC is 56-0668555.
- Is UNITED WAY OF GREATER GREENSBORO INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
- Are donations to UNITED WAY OF GREATER GREENSBORO INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNITED WAY OF GREATER GREENSBORO INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of UNITED WAY OF GREATER GREENSBORO INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UNITED WAY OF GREATER GREENSBORO INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of UNITED WAY OF GREATER GREENSBORO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names FRANK MCCAIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNITED WAY OF GREATER GREENSBORO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 38 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $195,592 (FRANKLIN MCCAIN, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does UNITED WAY OF GREATER GREENSBORO INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,097,098, expenses of $7,617,166 and total assets of $25,134,209 at year end.
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